Documentation of Significant Losses in Cornus florida L. Populations throughout the Appalachian Ecoregion

Over the last three decades the fungus Discula destructiva Redlin has severely impacted Cornus florida L. (flowering dogwood—hereafter “dogwood”) populations throughout its range. This study estimates historical and current dogwood populations (number of trees) across the Appalachian ecoregion. Obje...

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Main Authors: Christopher M. Oswalt, Sonja N. Oswalt
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2010-01-01
Series:International Journal of Forestry Research
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2010/401951